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Y398 RTP

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,742 mi
Last recorded145,742 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY398 RTP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 145,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust flexi joint leaking

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake slight fluctuation

rear exhaust box corroded and leaking

rear pads worn low offside rear

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2011 141,651 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside rear brakes slight fluctuation

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2010 138,242 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 138,225 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 134,924 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 130,991 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2008 130,991 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2007 121,146 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 109,190 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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Y398 RTP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y398 RTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y398 RTP registered?

Y398 RTP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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